814 social worker jobs found in Poole

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team Pay Rate: Up to £40.58 per hour Hours: 37 per week (3 days per week in the office) Contract: Locum About the Role Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people with complex physical, learning, and developmental needs, ensuring they receive the right care, safeguarding, and tailored support packages to help them thrive. You will work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and multi-agency partners to develop care plans that promote safety, independence, and high-quality outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 assessments. Hold and manage a diverse caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs. Work collaboratively...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. Previous experience of working within hospital discharge is preferable. You will need to be able to evidence a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and strength based and person practice within your practice. You will need to be able to evidence you are experienced in working with complexity and with the Court of Protection. You will be required to...

Social Worker Fostering Team Assessments Make a Difference in Dorset Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and families? Dorset Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Fostering Team, a dynamic and supportive service committed to delivering high quality care and positive outcomes. Why Join Us? Be part of a well-structured team of 30 professionals who value collaboration and innovation. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of support and supervision. Work in a service that embraces relationship-based practice and the Mockingbird model. What You'll Do As a Social Worker in our fostering team, you will Complete mainstream fostering assessments and provide post-approval support. Undertake kinship assessments (including Reg 24, Fostering, and Special Guardianship). Assess and support Supported Lodgings and Staying Put arrangements. Contribute to the delivery of the Mockingbird model to strengthen fostering networks....

About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role You will be joining a well-structured and organised team of around 30 individuals who are looking to grow the staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. The team are involved in Mainstream assessment and post approval support. Kinship assessments (including Reg 24/Fostering/Special guardianship). Supported Lodgings assessment and support. Staying Put Run the Mockingbird model. The successful candidate will also participate in the team duty rota. Required Skills and...

Agency Social Worker - Cafcass (Bristol & Surrounds Region UK ) Please note: Only Social Work England-registered Social Workers with full Right to Work in the UK will be considered. If you are not SWE‑registered with RTW in the UK, please do not apply. Join Cafcass as an Agency Social Worker supporting children and families navigating family court proceedings across the Bristol, Reading, Oxford and Swindon areas. This is a vital role for experienced Social Work practitioners who can deliver high‑quality safeguarding assessments and provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations in both Public and Private Law contexts. You will undertake early safeguarding enquiries, complete child-focused assessments, meet children and families, and deliver robust analysis in the form of written court reports. Court experience is essential, and your suitability for specific teams (Public Law, Private Law, or Work to First Hearing) will be determined during the interview process. Key...

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Child Health & Disability Team has arisen in Cardiff. The team is currently operating on a mixed - working from home, agile and within local office space (County Hall). You will need: * A Degree or Masters in Social Work Diploma in SW (or equivalent). * Experience of working within a Child Health & Disability Team * Experience of working as part of multi-disciplinary team around children The main duties of the post holder will be: * Working alongside a multi-agency team of professionals, in partnership with families. * To use the Signs of Safety approach to underpin social work practice * Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services. * Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiry and develop and review care and support plans. * Working in a multiagency capacity to support families * Attendance at Child Protection Conferences, Children...

To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are provided where needed, in a timely way. To work with families using the FSP Workbook modules, and a strengths-based approach. To prepare and submit written reports as...

The primary responsibility of the Social Worker in Adult Social Care is to conduct assessments of individuals under the Care Act who present with diverse and complex needs. The role involves collaborating with these individuals to develop suitable support plans that address identified outcomes and effectively manage associated risks. The aim is to make a real difference by using a strength-based approach to create opportunities, build resilience, and establish long-term support networks for people to live independently and safely, working in compliance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983, including the ability to provide tailored information and advice to individuals, families, and carers in accordance with their specific circumstances and needs. The post holder has opportunity to work within the competency framework to achieve progression to Advanced Social Worker, Grade 11 following completion of their ASYE and ability to evidence advanced...

Children's Social Worker Location: Vale of Glamorgan Council Contract: 12 weeks  Hours: 37 per week  Location: Vale of Glamorgan Salary: £36.88 UBRELLA (£28.15 PAYE) Working on behalf of Vale of Glamorgan Council, We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker with a strong background in Section 47 enquiries and a passion for supporting children and families in complex circumstances. About the Role Working in our Intake Team You’ll play a vital role in safeguarding children, completing high‑quality assessments, and making timely, informed decisions that truly make a difference. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where your ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines will be essential. You will have a dedicated focus on Section 47 assessments, giving you the opportunity to work at the forefront of child protection practice. If you are confident in applying relevant legislation and guidance, and committed to delivering compassionate,...

Registered Social Worker Team: Children’s Services Location: Within 1 hour of NP15 1GA Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to extend Rate/Salary: £39.32 UMBRELLA per hour (£29.24 PAYE) We are wokring on behlaf of Monmouthshire County council and are seeking an experienced Registered Social Worker to join them in a key support-focused role within their friendly and supportive Children’s Services team  This position is ideal for a confident practitioner with strong court and child protection experience who enjoys supporting colleagues and maintaining high practice standards. This role combines a small complex caseload with quality assurance and duty support responsibilities. About the Role: You will play an important part in strengthening practice across the team by supporting less experienced social workers and helping maintain high-quality documentation and decision-making. Key duties include: Supporting with QA of key documents including...

Job Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services (West Locality) Locations: Woodfieldside, Ty Gilfach, Ty Pontygwindy, Rhymney Responsible to: Team Manager Salary: £287.23 Per day UMBRELLA (£216.82 PAYE) Contract Type: Full Time - 37 Hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Working on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services Team covering the West locality of Caerphilly County Borough. This is a rewarding frontline role working with children and families who require assessment, support, and protection. You will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to longer-term intervention, including child protection, looked after children, and court work. You will be part of a supportive team structure with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. The Role You will: Deliver high-quality assessments and care management for children and...

Social Worker - Children's Services Location: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council - Hybrid to include 1 day remote Contract Type: Full time - 37 hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Salary: £39.12 UMBRELLA ( (£29.22 PAYE) About the Role We are working on behalf of Blaenau Gwent County Coucil and are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join their Social Services team. This role is responsible for delivering a high standard of social work practice in line with current legislation, national guidance, and departmental policies. You will manage a varied caseload, carry out assessments, develop care plans, and work in partnership with service users, carers, and multi-agency professionals to promote independence, safety, and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is committed to person-centred practice, safeguarding, and continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities Provide social work...

Job Ovevriew: We are looking for qualified Social Worker. Qualifications: * Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work. * Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Social Work, Leadership and Management). * Active registration with Social Work England with proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Skills and Experience: * Good understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004 and the Children and Families Act 2014. * Familiarity with: * Local Single Assessment Framework * Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015) * Pan Berkshire Child Protection Procedures * Looked After Children (LAC) processes * Experience of working with children and families in either a voluntary or statutory setting. * Ideally experience with Disabled Children, Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC). * Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Locum Social Worker - Birth to Settled Adulthood Service (Maternity Cover) Location: East and Purbeck Dorset Office base: Westport House, Wareham Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: April Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from April. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development. About the Role You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines,...

Job Title: Child protection Permanence Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary 3 months Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph About us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence. Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after...

Agency Family Court Adviser - Birmingham & Stoke/Staffordshire Only Social Work England-registered Social Workers with full Right to Work in the UK will be considered. Please do not apply unless you meet both requirements. We are recruiting two Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) to support Cafcass across Birmingham and the Stoke/Staffordshire areas. These temporary positions provide essential cover for existing staff, including maternity or long‑term absence, and offer an opportunity to contribute to vital court-facing Social Work practice. In these roles, you will represent the voices, safety and best interests of children involved in family court proceedings, undertaking assessments, providing clear evidence-based analysis, and making recommendations to the courts. You will work independently while being supported by a national organisation known for high standards, strong values, and a commitment to exceptional outcomes for children. Key Details Client: Cafcass...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Assessment Team for Reading Borough Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Complete timely and high-quality single assessments for Children in Need and Child Protection cases. * Deliver focused, time-limited interventions to prevent escalation and reduce the need for long-term statutory involvement. * Work directly with children and families using a strengths-based approach to identify risk and protective factors. * Manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and professional support. * Support transitions to ongoing services where further intervention is required. * Attend and contribute to ICPCs, CIN meetings and other statutory forums. * Participate in the team duty rota, ensuring a responsive safeguarding service. * Work in partnership with schools, health professionals and multi-agency partners to coordinate effective support plans....